{"id":2058,"date":"2017-08-24T09:35:57","date_gmt":"2017-08-24T09:35:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/?p=2058"},"modified":"2023-11-02T06:19:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T06:19:56","slug":"diy-ideas-for-beautiful-garden-in-your-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2017\/08\/diy-ideas-for-beautiful-garden-in-your-apartment\/","title":{"rendered":"3 DIY Ideas For A Beautiful Garden In Your Apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hoping to start a garden in your apartment? It\u2019s an awesome idea! Any effort to bring in more plants into this world needs appreciation. Besides, there\u2019s no greater joy than farming your own produce!<!-- this line seem to be of a vegetable garden --><!-- Herbs like cilantro, tulsi and some other leafy produce fall under this category. They are mostly cultivated indoors. --> So even if you are not someone with a green thumb, here are some things you can do to set up an enviable albeit tiny in your own apartment!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2060\" src=\"http:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/d-300x233.png\" alt=\"apartment-garden-1\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/d-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/d-550x426.png 550w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/d.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69db26179ae18\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69db26179ae18\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2017\/08\/diy-ideas-for-beautiful-garden-in-your-apartment\/#But_First%E2%80%A6\" >But First&#8230;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2017\/08\/diy-ideas-for-beautiful-garden-in-your-apartment\/#1_Vertical_Garden\" >1. Vertical Garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2017\/08\/diy-ideas-for-beautiful-garden-in-your-apartment\/#2_Container_Garden\" >2. Container Garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2017\/08\/diy-ideas-for-beautiful-garden-in-your-apartment\/#3_Indoor_Garden\" >3. Indoor Garden<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But_First%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>But First&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gardening is like pet rearing in certain ways. You need to be around to tend to your green friends. They need water, sunlight <!-- May not be relevant for the indoor garden --><!-- Balconies get sunlight. Even window sills. -->and love. So if you are someone who is careless, you\u2019ll end up starting a garden only to clear up rotten, dried up plants later. So make sure that you are ready for this commitment.<\/p>\n<p>Well, since you are here already, we guess you\u2019re all geared up &amp; ready to commit!<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Vertical_Garden\"><\/span>1. Vertical Garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is fast becoming a popular choice given that space is a big limitation these days. Vertical gardens require minimal space and are very, very appealing to look at.\u00a0That said, such gardens cannot accommodate plants that require a lot of root space. Micro greens, small flowering shrubs &amp; succulents are the best choices for vertical gardens.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2062 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/asfasg-300x211.png\" alt=\"vertical-garden\" width=\"300\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/asfasg-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/asfasg.png 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To get started with a vertical garden &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, pick a wall. Preferably, pick an ugly wall. This way you can cover it up beautifully with some green friends.<\/li>\n<li>Build a frame. You can buy vertical garden frames online. They are cost-effective will save you a lot of trouble figuring out what kind and material you want your frame to be made out of.<\/li>\n<li>Get some soil, seeds &amp; shrubs and fill up the frame.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the back of the frame has a plastic layer so that the wall is protected and that moisture doesn\u2019t seep in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Container_Garden\"><\/span>2. Container Garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is even more easier than the vertical garden because setting it up is as easy as 1 and 3. To get started you\u2019ll need containers or crates or anything big enough to hold a vat of soil. Old watering cans are also a beautiful option. If painted in funky colors, they\u2019ll look super adorable.<\/p>\n<p>Container gardens are best suited for your balconies because that is the one spot where sunlight is readily available. To summarize, here are the steps to get started with a container garden.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2061\" src=\"http:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/zxbzbx-251x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/zxbzbx-251x300.png 251w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/zxbzbx-550x656.png 550w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/zxbzbx-419x500.png 419w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/zxbzbx.png 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose your container\/planter. Make sure that there are enough holes at the base for drainage.<\/li>\n<li>Pack the containers with soil or potting mix.<\/li>\n<li>Plant your seeds\/saplings and top it off with a layer of mulch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And that\u2019s it, you\u2019re done!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Indoor_Garden\"><\/span>3. Indoor Garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No space in the balcony? No space for a legit proper garden? Fret not! Make an indoor garden and guess what? This is the only\u00a0apartment garden that allows maximum room for creativity. You can literally set up a mini garden inside anything! A big glass vessel, a tabletop, empty jars, an old fish tank &#8211; anything big and pretty enough works!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2063\" src=\"http:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/asdg-300x199.png\" alt=\"indoor-garden\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/asdg-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/asdg-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/asdg-1024x680.png 1024w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/asdg-1060x704.png 1060w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/asdg-550x365.png 550w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/asdg-753x500.png 753w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/asdg.png 1072w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Succulents and herbs are the most popular choice because they require very little care when compared with their flowering counterparts.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how you can set up an indoor garden &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose the planters and decide on the arrangement. All pointers you saw in the previous two styles of gardening can be incorporated here.<\/li>\n<li>Pick the right spot to set up your garden. Ideally, places near windows or wherever a little sunlight falls is preferable.<\/li>\n<li>Pick the right plants. Ferns, succulents, herbs, and microgreens are ideal. Flowering plants may be a bad idea because they require abundant sunlight.<\/li>\n<li>Fill up the planters with potting mix, plant seeds\/saplings and you\u2019re done!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Go Green!<\/p>\n<p>Everyone knows that planting more greens is beneficial to the earth. The oxygen they give out is vital to all living things. We sincerely hope that you\u2019ll grow &amp; and sustain a beautiful garden and reap its benefits.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve got more ideas on how we could set up a garden within apartments, do share it with us.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hoping to start a garden in your apartment? It\u2019s an awesome idea! 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